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On March 20, 2025, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court recognized “Intent-Based Parentage” as a pathway to legal parenthood in the Commonwealth. In the landmark decision of Glover v. Junior, the court recognized previously unavailable rights of parentage for non-biological parties in cases in which a child was conceived through assisted reproductive technology (ART).? ? In Glover, a married same-sex couple agreed to conceive a child through in vitro?fertilization (IVF) using Glover’s eggs and a jointly-selected sperm donor. The parties entered into a contract with a sperm bank listing Glover as the “intended parent” and Junior as the “co-intended parent.”? ? Read more about this decision here: https://lnkd.in/eUQizWcq

As a former prosecutor and longstanding defense attorney, partner Marc Raspanti offers his views on what jury selection may look like under the Trump Administration for all types of clients. Due to President Trump's very publicized trials, lawyers must be prepared to assert a different defensive strategy than they may have utilized in the past when selecting jurors. ? Read about Marcs insights on the tools trial lawyers can utilize in this evolving era of jury selection: https://lnkd.in/eRr8DqmY

We are pleased to welcome Kyle Barber to Pietragallo! He joins our Commercial Litigation Practice Group in the firm’s Pittsburgh Office. Kyle brings valuable experience to our team, having previously served as an Assistant Public Defender at the Alaska Public Defender Agency in Anchorage. Before moving to Alaska, he was a law clerk for The Honorable Christine Ward in the Court of Common Pleas, Commerce and Complex Litigation Center. Join us in welcoming Kyle to the firm! https://lnkd.in/eK384h-t

As the use of social media platforms for education and patient outreach has become more prevalent among medical professionals, they are encountering distinct legal challenges concerning patient privacy, misinformation, and professional ethics. Tomorrow, Pietragallo attorney Adam J. Garret will be moderating a panel on “Social Media Risks: TikTok, Instagram and Medical Professionals” that will explore the challenges medical professionals are facing such as HIPPAA violations, misleading medical advice, defamation risks, and ethical pitfalls. This one-hour CLE will be held virtually on behalf of the Allegheny County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. There is still time to register so that you too can gain insight into how to maintain a responsible online presence! https://lnkd.in/eJnmn48a

Join Marc Raspanti and co-hosts, including the American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section Qui Tam Subcommittee, in Miami, FL for a roundtable discussion on the latest developments in FCA Enforcement. The roundtable will be held on Thursday, April 10th from 5:00-7:00 PM and will be followed by libations and hors d’oeuvres. ? Interested in attending? Click here for more details: https://lnkd.in/gjXp32Wk

The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that due process prohibits unduly prejudicial evidence that renders a trial fundamentally unfair. In Andrew v. Oklahoma, the prosecution focused on Brenda Andrew’s personal life—her clothing, relationships, and grieving style—rather than the crime itself. The Court rejected the Tenth Circuit’s decision allowing such tactics, reinforcing that convictions must be based on facts, not stereotypes. As criminal law continues to evolve, this ruling underscores the importance of fairness in the justice system. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/eCTMGpVK

Congratulations to partner Carla Donnelly who has been recognized as a top author in the 2025 JD Supra Readers' Choice Awards. Carla is one of 10 attorneys, in a pool of more than 500 authors, recognized for authoring top-read articles in Family Law. In total, there are over 300 authors in 33 industries being recognized in this year's awards. Learn more about Carla and her family law practice here: https://lnkd.in/gnSHXXPY

On February 13, 2025, U.S. House Republican, Kevin Kiley, introduced two bills that would fundamentally change how employers classify workers as well as impact wage and hour litigation: the Modern Worker Empowerment Act and the Modern Worker Security Act. The Modern Worker Empowerment Act seeks to clarify the standard for determining whether a worker is classified as an employee or an independent contractor. The Modern Worker Security Act seeks to allow hiring parties to provide portable benefits to independent contractors without the risk of those independent contractors being re-classified as employees by federal agencies. Attorneys Gaetan Alfano and Tatyanah Brehouse discuss how they think this potentially groundbreaking legislation can benefit employers: https://lnkd.in/eTRbYPct

On February 14, 2025, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) showed its support for whistleblowers and the future of the CFTC’s whistleblower program by announcing the appointment of Brian Young as the new enforcement director. During 2024, the year that Young headed the whistleblower program, there were 14 final orders/award determinations issued by the CFTC’s whistleblower office, with 12 resulting in granted awards. Just the year prior, only 6 of 13 requests for whistleblower awards were granted. ? Read more on how Young’s appointment could influence the future of whistleblower awards: https://lnkd.in/eCY6Tz_r

Connect with Pietragallo attorneys Pamela Coyle Brecht, Esq. and Greg Mason at the annual Federal Bar Association Qui Tam Conference in Washington, D.C.! The firm is a proud sponsor of today’s breakfast program and will be in attendance throughout the duration of the program.